Is Farfetch'd worth grading?
Pokémon · Base Set 2 · 40/130 · full price guide →
Strong grading candidate — 105× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Farfetch'd sells for $64.27 against $0.61 raw: a $63.66 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
- Raw (NM)
- $0.61
- PSA 10
- $64.27
- PSA 9
- $21.01
- Gem premium
- 105×
- As of
- Aug 18, 2026
Break-even by outcome and fee
| If it comes back… | Sells for | Economy / bulk (~$25.00) | Standard (~$50.00) | Express (~$150) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem — PSA 10 | $64.27 | +$38.66 | +$13.66 | −$86.34 |
| PSA 9 | $21.01 | −$4.60 | −$29.60 | −$130 |
| PSA 8 | $15.93 | −$9.68 | −$34.68 | −$135 |
Net = sale price − $0.61 raw value − fee. Fee tiers are illustrative; plug your grader's current price into the calculator below.
Expected value — how often does it need to gem?
| Chance it gems | Expected sale | Expected net (standard fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | $31.82 | −$18.79 |
| 50% | $42.64 | −$7.97 |
| 75% | $53.45 | +$2.84 |
Break-even gem rate at the standard fee: about 68%. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses — measure it before you decide.
Which grader pays the most — and what a 10 takes
All centering standards →| Grader | 10 sells for | vs best | Front centering for a 10 | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $64.27 | best | 55/45 | 75/25 |
| CGC 10 | $17.44 | −$46.83 | 55/45 | 75/25 |
Tolerances are each company's published centering standard for its top grade; surface, corners and edges must also be clean. Centering is the one you can measure yourself before you pay.
Full grade ladder
Raw conditions & history →| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $64.27 | $17.44 |
| 9.5 | — | $45.00 |
| 9 | $21.01 | $13.60 |
| 8 | $15.93 | $10.00 |
| 6.5 | — | $6.00 |
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Grading Farfetch'd — FAQ
Is Farfetch'd worth grading?
A PSA 10 Farfetch'd sells for $64.27 against $0.61 raw: a $63.66 spread, 105× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($21.01) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
How much is a PSA 10 Farfetch'd worth compared with raw?
A PSA 10 Farfetch'd (Base Set 2 40/130) sells for about $64.27 versus $0.61 for a raw near-mint copy — a 105× premium as of Aug 18, 2026.
Which grading company is best for Farfetch'd?
By resale value, PSA 10 leads at $64.27, ahead of CGC 10 at $17.44. Fees and turnaround differ, so the best-paying label is not always the best net.
What centering does Farfetch'd need for a PSA 10?
PSA publishes 55/45 front and 75/25 back centering as the tolerance for a 10 (Gem Mint). Off-center copies are capped below the top grade regardless of surface — measure yours before paying the fee.
What gem rate makes grading Farfetch'd break even?
At a standard ~$50 fee, submitting Farfetch'd breaks even when it gems about 68% of the time (a miss assumed to sell at the PSA 9 price of $21.01).
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